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YG08 YMH

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,018 mi
Last recorded42,018 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 YMH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 42,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 38,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 38,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 35,602 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 32,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre outer Wall cut

Fail 11 Apr 2016 32,162 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre outer Wall cut

Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,404 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 26,502 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 26,496 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 23,653 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 23,653 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,472 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,157 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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YG08 YMH is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 47,101 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG08 YMH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YG08 YMH registered?

YG08 YMH is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 YMH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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